SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – A delegation of government officials from France’s Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, a key area for the French Alps 2030 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, will visit Utah from Jan. 9-11.
The French delegation, led by Fabrice Pannekoucke, president of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, will meet with Utah leaders and officials from the Salt Lake City-Utah Committee for the 2034 Winter Games. The eight-member group will include government representatives and journalists, highlighting a focus on collaboration and shared expertise in hosting major winter sports events.
“On behalf of Park City, I’m delighted to welcome the French Alps 2030 delegation. Our decades-long sister city relationship with Courchevel, located within this region, has fostered a strong bond between our communities. We look forward to meaningful discussions, especially on environmental sustainability—a priority we passionately share,” Park City Mayor Nann Worel shared ahead of the vistit…